| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $169.73 | 9.743% | $186.2668 | $186.27 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.51 | 7.132% | $231.9515 | $231.95 | $231.95 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.52 | 9.264% | $129.4997 | $129.50 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.59 | 11.679% | $6.2429 | $6.24 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.79 | 13.303% | $283.0196 | $283.02 | $283.00 | $283.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.28 | 8.145% | $174.4163 | $174.42 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.38 | 3.535% | $229.2058 | $229.21 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.80 | $1,240.6026 | $1,240.61 | $1,240.55 | $1,240.60 | |